Which accomplishment is associated with Sam Houston?

• A. Leading Texas to victory at San Jacinto
• B. Founding the city of Houston
• C. Signing the Treaty of Paris
• D. Serving as President of the United States

Answer: (A)

Sam Houston is best known for leading Texan forces to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, which in 1836 forced Santa Anna to recognize Texas independence and helped establish the Republic of Texas. The other options don’t fit because the city of Houston was named after him, not founded by him; the Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution long before Houston’s time; and he never served as President of the United States (he did lead the Republic of Texas and hold other political roles, but not the U.S. presidency).